Shopping for someone who puts hot sauce on everything? Or someone who says they "can't handle spice" but secretly wants to try? This guide matches every person on your list with the right Stanky Sauce gift, by personality, by heat level and by budget. Every sauce is small-batch, made with real ingredients, and has won awards for flavor, not just fire.
Quick facts: orders of $50 or more ship free anywhere in the US. Our Purple and Yellow 3-Packs come in a custom gift box, ready to give. Not sure what to pick? Our digital gift card lets them choose.
🎄 Order by Tuesday, December 15 for delivery by Christmas. Running late? A digital gift card arrives by email instantly.
Gifts by personality
For the heat seeker: Purple Adventure 3-Pack ($30)
Garlic Datil, The Clásico and Sweet Jalapeño Reaper in our gift box. The Reaper is a 4 out of 5 on our Adventure Meter, and it took first place at the New York City Hot Sauce Expo, so this is the set for the person who always asks for "something hotter."
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For the not-too-spicy friend: Yellow Adventure 3-Pack ($30)
Garlic Datil, The Clásico and Honey Mango Habanero, all at a friendly medium heat. Big flavor, real kick, nothing scary. A great first hot sauce gift and an easy one for families to share at the dinner table.
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For the one who wants it all: Adventure 4-Pack ($40)
One of each hot sauce: Garlic Datil, The Clásico, Honey Mango Habanero and Sweet Jalapeño Reaper. The best value per bottle, and a full tour from medium to hot. Add Florida Sunshine BBQ for $12 and it ships free.
For the picky one: Build Your Own 3-Pack ($30)
Pick any 3 of our hot sauces, mix them up or go all in on one flavor. Three Reapers for the heat lover, or one of each for the curious.
For the griller and BBQ fan: Florida Sunshine BBQ Sauce ($15, or $12 with any pack)
Bright orange citrus with a smoky finish and just a touch of heat. Made for ribs, chicken and slow cooker meatballs. Add it to any 3-pack or 4-pack and it's just $12, for a backyard-ready gift.
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For the Florida lover: Garlic Datil Hot Sauce ($12)
The datil pepper is a Florida icon, especially around St. Augustine. Our Garlic Datil blends roasted garlic, zesty lime and datil heat. A perfect taste of Florida for anyone who visited, moved away or just loves the Sunshine State. Learn more in our Datil Pepper Guide.
For the one who's ready to try a Reaper: Sweet Jalapeño Reaper ($12)
Sweet jalapeño balanced with Carolina Reaper heat. It's the perfect first Carolina Reaper sauce for someone building their tolerance, and an award winner for flavor.
For the person who's impossible to shop for: Digital Gift Card (from $25)
Delivered by email, so it's perfect for last-minute gifts. They pick the flavors and the heat.
Gifts by heat level
Every Stanky bottle has an Adventure Meter rated from 1 to 5 monkeys.
- Mild: Florida Sunshine BBQ Sauce. All flavor, barely any burn. Great for kids.
- Medium: The Clásico, Garlic Datil and Honey Mango Habanero, or the Yellow Adventure 3-Pack.
- Hot: Sweet Jalapeño Reaper, or the Purple Adventure 3-Pack.
Gifts by budget
- Under $15: any single sauce, $12 to $15. Great stocking stuffers.
- Under $35: the Purple, Yellow or Build Your Own 3-Pack, $30.
- Under $50: the Adventure 4-Pack, $40.
- $50 and up (free shipping): the Adventure 4-Pack plus Florida Sunshine BBQ for $52, a 3-Pack plus a 4-Pack, or one gift set for you and one to give.
Hot sauce gift FAQ
What is a good hot sauce gift for someone who doesn't like it too spicy?
The Yellow Adventure 3-Pack. All three sauces sit in the middle of our Adventure Meter, with lots of flavor and a manageable kick.
Do your gift sets come gift-ready?
Yes. The Purple and Yellow 3-Packs come in a custom Stanky Sauce gift box. We don't offer gift wrapping, gift notes or gift receipts.
Is shipping free?
Orders of $50 or more ship free anywhere in the US, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Orders under $50 ship for a flat $6.99.
When should I order to get my gift by Christmas?
Order by Tuesday, December 15 for delivery by Christmas. We ship with USPS, UPS and FedEx depending on where your package is headed, and that date gives us time to pack your order before the carriers' holiday deadlines. Carrier delivery times aren't guaranteed during the holidays, so the earlier the better. For last-minute gifts, our digital gift card is delivered by email instantly.
Who makes Stanky Sauce?
Stanky Sauce is a family-owned, small-batch hot sauce brand from Central Florida, founded in 2021 by brothers Eric and Eddie Stankiewicz. We've won 20 awards, including 17 for flavor. Our motto is Feed Adventure.